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Description

A practical, hands-on course in designing and building off-grid power systems.

Description: The key concepts for designing and building off-grid power systems. Discussing the value of off-grid systems, sharing knowledge on how to build your own system to power lighting or electronic devices.

For:Anyone with an interest in renewable energy and generating and supplying their own power, building off-grid power systems, automotive or marine power applications.

Benefit: Gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

What you will learn:

Key concepts in the supply of electricity and basic electrical theory.

Key concepts in the design and specification of off-grid power systems.

How to size a basic off-grid power system involving PV panels and a battery.

Basic specification and selection of components.

Assembly of a basic off-grid power system with PV panels and batteries.

Existing knowledge required: Some familiarity with basic electrical theory will aid understanding but is not required.

Trainer: Ben Aylott, Carbon Co-op

Works in the areas of energy systems, hehas a masters in Solar Energy Engineering from the European Solar Engineering School and experience in designing and building real world off-grid power systems in a variety of contexts.

Cost:

Member early bird - £40

Non-member early bird - £50

Member standard - £55

Non-member standard - £70

Early bird rates until 11th October 2017.

This training is a part of Carbon Co-op's Home Energy Training Programme, see more here: carbon.coop/training